• Matt francis

    Lead pastor

    Pastor Matt Francis serves as our Lead Pastor. He and his wife Rebecca, have 3 kids - Natalee, Isaac and Abigail. He and Rebecca both grew up here in Plant City.  In 2016 God called him to FLC as Lead Pastor. 


    Pastor Matt graduated from Southeastern University with a degree in Pastoral Ministries and a Master of Arts in Ministerial Leadership. He has a heart to serve the community with the love of Christ in real and practical ways. In his free time he enjoys spending time with family, beach getaways, movies and sports.


    Rebecca serves as our Connections Director. She oversees many of our Serve Teams and is very involved in all ministries here at FLC. 

  • JON ELLSWORTH

    WORSHIP PASTOR

    Pastor Jon Ellsworth serves as our Worship Pastor. He and his wife Hope, have 4 kids - Alexis, Jay, Abigail and Josiah. He joined FLC in 2017.  Hope heads up our Women's Ministry.


    Jon loves worshipping Jesus, and has a passion for leading people into a deeper understanding of worship. Serving in ministry is something his whole family participates in. They have a huge heart for the Church.

  • Syre Mussenden

    YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT PASTOR

    Pastor Syre Mussenden serves as our Youth & Young Adult Pastor. He is originally from New York but grew up in the Orlando area. Syre attended Mainstream Leadership College and then got his degree from UCF. He joined FLC in 2023. 


    Syre is passionate about creating a space where people can encounter God, grow in relationships and develop gifts and talents to bring glory to God and carry the Gospel to the world. 

  • Nikki WEAVER

    children's PASTOR

    Pastor Nikki Weaver serves as our Children's Pastor. She grew up in Plant City and attended FLC from her childhood to adult years. She and Mike have grown children who serve in the Armed Forces. After a few years serving in other churches, she rejoined FLC in 2023. 


    Nikki loves kids and teaches them about Jesus is creative ways.

  • MARIAH MESSICK

    PRE-SCHOOL MINISTRIES


  • CHRISTINE THRASHER

    CONNECT Team Lead


  • MIKE COUTURIAUX

    SAFETY & SECURITY